Mark Stuart has inked a four-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

Ken Wiebe on Twitter

Impact

Stuart is a defensive defenseman with 81 penalty minutes, 163 hits, and 118 blocked shots in 50 games. This represents a significant raise over his previous $1.7 million annual cap hit.

Mark Stuart would like to re-sign with Jets | 02/28/2014 7:33 AM

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Mark Stuart wants to stay with the Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

"I believe in this team and this organization, and we're on the verge of doing good things here and I want to be a part of it," Stuart said. "I want to stay in Winnipeg." He can be an unrestricted free agent this summer, which of course has led to some speculation that he could be traded next week. Stuart can pick up penalty minutes, hits and blocks, but he doesn't get many points.

Mark Stuart is a hit machine | 02/08/2014 10:05 AM

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Mark Stuart was credited with 12 hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Washington.

Winnipeg Sun

Impact

That is an extremly high total for one game. Stuart has always been a good source of hits (148 in 46 games this season), so if hits are a category in your hockey pool, consider Stuart for a roster spot. He has some fantasy value especially since he is partnering with phenom Jacob Trouba.

Mark Stuart could be a UFA this summer | 01/27/2014 9:29 AM

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Mark Stuart is eligible for unrestricted free agency after this season.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

He has seven points, 63 penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating in 41 games. He has also been a good influence on his rookie defense partner Jacob Trouba.

Mark Stuart to return to action Sunday | 12/29/2013 2:42 PM

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Mark Stuart will return to action Sunday night against Colorado.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

He is ready to go after missing Friday night's contest against Minnesota. If you need a little muscle from your blueline, Stuart could provide it.

Stuart tied the game in the first period, but then it was just a downhill for the Jets. He also had 17 penalty minutes in the game. He now has two goals and four assists in 27 games this season. Andrew Ladd scored the other goal for the Jets.

Stuart tested his ailment during the Jets' Monday morning skate. He has a goal and four assists in 26 contests this season.

Mark Stuart nets first goal of 2013-14 | 11/28/2013 9:23 AM

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Mark Stuart got his first goal of the season Wednesday night.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

He opened the scoring in Winnipeg's 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Stuart isn't known of his offensive contributions, as that was just his 20th career goal in 443 contests. "Really? Wow, it only took nine years," Stuart joked after the game. "I didn't know that. That's pretty cool." He shouldn't be on your radar in standard leagues.

Mark Stuart to play Saturday v Wild | 11/23/2013 1:28 PM

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Mark Stuart will be back in the Jets' lineup Saturday night against Minnesota.

TSN.ca

Impact

He has missed Winnipeg's last 10 games due to a hip injury. Stuart is a competent NHL rearguard. Alas, he has no fantasy value.

Winnipeg will get back Mark Stuart Saturday | 11/22/2013 1:42 PM

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Mark Stuart (hip) will rejoin the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

Ken Wiebe on Twitter

Impact

It will be Stuart's first game since Oct. 29. He has two points, 29 hits, and 27 blocked shots in 12 contests this season.

Mark Stuart (hip) might return Thursday | 11/21/2013 9:17 AM

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Mark Stuart (hip) could be in the lineup as early as Thursday's game against Chicago.

Winnipeg Sun

Impact

He took contact in Wednesday's practice and is very close to being available to return from his hip injury.

Mark Stuart (hip) might return this week | 11/19/2013 8:03 AM

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Mark Stuart (hip) may return to action later this week.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

"I hope so," he said. "I'll talk to the trainers. We'll see what their thinking is. I haven't asked them that. Afraid of what they were going to say. It feels good. I've had some good skates. Still haven't gotten a lot of contact in." Stuart hasn't played since Oct. 29.

Mark Stuart closing in on a return to action | 11/16/2013 2:05 PM

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Mark Stuart skated Friday and took part in contact drills during the Jets' practice.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

He's missed the last two weeks with a hip injury that has dogged him for much of the season. Stuart won't play Sunday against Minnesota but he could be a player sometime next week.

Jets move Mark Stuart to the IR list | 11/01/2013 5:32 PM

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Mark Stuart (hip) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

Gary Lawless on Twitter

Impact

Stuart had already been ruled out of Saturday's game, but now he's guaranteed to be out on Monday as well. He has no fantasy value in standard leagues.

Mark Stuart out Saturday with a hip injury | 11/01/2013 1:54 PM

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Mark Stuart is day-to-day with a hip injury, according to Jets coach Claude Noel.

Ken Wiebe on Twitter

Impact

Stuart will miss Saturday's game at the least. He has two assists and eight penalty minutes in 12 contests this season.

Mark Stuart receives treatment Thursday | 11/01/2013 6:19 AM

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Mark Stuart didn't practice Thursday because he was receiving treatment.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

Coach Claude Noel is waiting for an assessment of Stuart's condition before he gives any other details. Winnipeg's next game is on Saturday afternoon versus Chicago.

Mark Stuart returns Thursday, Pardy sits | 10/25/2013 7:15 AM

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Mark Stuart got back into Winnipeg's lineup Thursday night after missing two games with a hip injury.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

His return bumped Adam Pardy from the team's top-six group.

Mark Stuart will be a game-time decision | 10/24/2013 1:54 PM

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Mark Stuart (hip) will be a game-time decision Thursday night.

Ed Tait on Twitter

Impact

Coach Claude Noel said Stuart looks ready to return after missing two games with a hip injury.

Mark Stuart (hip) hopes to play Tuesday | 10/22/2013 6:21 AM

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Mark Stuart (hip) is hoping to be available for Tuesday's home game against Washington.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

However, coach Claude Noel wasn't sure if Stuart would be ready. "He could have one leg and be hopeful," joked Noel. "I have to calm him down."

Mark Stuart is dealing with a hip injury | 10/20/2013 11:24 AM

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Mark Stuart's lower-body injury is related to his hip.

Winnipeg Sun

Impact

Stuart was hurt during Friday's contest and is listed as day-to-day. He has an assist in eight games this season.

Mark Stuart won't return with LBI | 10/18/2013 10:38 PM

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Mark Stuart won't return to Friday's game against the St. Louis Blues after crashing into an empty net.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Stuart has an assist and a 16:13 TOI average in seven games so far in 2013-14. The Jets seemed to dodge other injury bullets, however, including a possible issue for Dustin Byfuglien.

Mark Stuart won't need sports hernia surgery | 05/23/2013 9:27 AM

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Mark Stuart played through a sports hernia late in the season, but the good news is that it won't require an off-season procedure.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

He'll just need to rehab it over the summer.

Mark Stuart to have abdominal injury examined | 05/01/2013 5:14 PM

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Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff revealed Wednesday that Mark Stuart will be evaluated for an abdominal injury.

Winnipeg Free Press

Impact

The Jets defenseman played most of the year with the ailment. Stuart skated in 42 games this past season, while collecting 111 hits, 81 blocks and four points.

| 04/03/2013 10:40 AM

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Mark Stuart returned to action on Tuesday April 2.

Rotoworld.com

Mark Stuart will not play Tuesday vs. Canes | 03/26/2013 12:24 PM

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Mark Stuart (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday night against the Hurricanes.

Gary Lawless on Twitter

Impact

Stuart has missed the last two games after being called "banged up" by coach Claude Noel. His absence shouldn't affect your league since he's mostly a depth defenseman.

Mark Stuart a game-time decision Friday night | 03/22/2013 11:43 AM

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Mark Stuart is "banged up" and will be a game-time decision against the Capitals on Friday night.

Ken Wiebe on Twitter

Impact

This is an injury we're seeing with a lot of players around this time of the season as the shortened schedule begins to wear on their bodies. Thankfully for fantasy owners, Stuart is not much more than a depth defenseman and his absence wouldn't affect most leagues.

Mark Stuart spends four minutes in sin bin | 03/02/2013 6:58 PM

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Mark Stuart had four penalty minutes in a 3-0 loss Saturday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Stuart was given a two minutes for cross checking and another two for unsportsmanlike conduct. He has one goal and 25 penalty minutes in 21 games this season.

Stuart gets into team's defense scoring act | 02/06/2013 10:37 AM

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Mark Stuart got his first goal of the season on Tuesday in Winnipeg's 3-2 overtime win over Florida.

Winnipeg Sun

Impact

The Jets defense corps entered Tuesday night's action leading the NHL in points from the back end, thanks in large part to Tobias Enstrom and the injured Dustin Byfuglien. Stuart chipped in 14 points and 98 penalty minutes in 80 games last season.

Mark Stuart ready for return to Jets | 01/07/2013 12:34 PM

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Mark Stuart is scheduled to fly back to Winnipeg on Monday morning.

Winnipeg Sun

Impact

He dressed in nine games with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL, where he registered three points and a minus-3 rating. The Everblades have NHL affiliates with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes. Stuart thanked the minor-league team for the opportunity to play and expressed his excitement to resume his NHL career. "I'm ready to start, ready to get going," he said. "It's more just excitement to start skating again with the guys and to get going, hopefully within a week."